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What to expect at Spring Fest?

Discussion in '2012' started by cman5, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. Feb 6, 2012 #1
    cman5

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    Hey fellow reefers!I'm just diving back into this hobby and am enjoying it every day! This will be my first event I've ever gone to.. And was just curious what to expect? I'm looking for a price range of some frags that will be available.. Will there be anything from basic frags to high end frags? Will there be fish I can purchase? I'm really excited and look forward to it! Thanks for throwing this event together!
     
  2. Feb 6, 2012 #2
    mthomp

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    it will be all of that and more. As far as fish goes sometimes there and and other not just depends who we get for vendors. you can also expect a truly epic raffle at the end of the show.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2012 #3
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    You can usually find frags from $5 to $200 and anywhere in between.

    Take the time to catch the speakers. They are the best part of the event.

    It goes by quick, so plan on being there the whole time if you can.

    Not usually too many fish, clowns if any.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2012 #4
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    You can usually expect anything from $5 frags to $100 frags and up. Pretty much anything you can imagine. Usually when it gets closer to fest time you will start seeing some vendors post up what they're bringing and what they have available. As far as fish there has been clown fish for sale at the last few fests, as well as some various snails and crabs. But not much more than that.
     
  5. Feb 6, 2012 #5
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    I can't wait. Tank will be ready and wil be able to buy some of my first SPS ever and have the perfect set up for them.
     
  6. Feb 6, 2012 #6
    cman5

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    NICE!!!!
    You guys have me all sorts of stoked!!!
    I am REALLY bummed I missed MACNA! Especially in my hometown!
    Thanks guys!
    Gonna make sure I make it for the full even for sure!
     
  7. Feb 6, 2012 #7
    doug6644

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    Maybe it'll be near the QC again ?!?!?! That way we get a couple clubs joining in the fun. The fallfest was awesome.
     
  8. Feb 6, 2012 #8
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Springfest is already being planned. Its in Des Moines at the fairgrounds. There are a couple threads on it.
    http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Community/DiscussionForums/tabid/78/aft/25880/Default.aspx
     
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  9. Feb 6, 2012 #9
    Marco

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    I smell a reefers after party! lol
     
  10. Feb 7, 2012 #10
    Bela

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    Last time we had an awesome CUC selection (who were the people that were almost solesly CUC btw?). They had a better selection than some online shops... litterally. Picked up a cucumber and wanted a fighting conch but they were sold out.
     
  11. Feb 7, 2012 #11
    mthomp

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    if your talking spring fest bela I think that was ACC
     
  12. Feb 13, 2012 #12
    cman5

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    Hahaha! Reefn' to the max!
     
  13. Feb 13, 2012 #13
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    The fall fest was teh first one i went to. and im newish. SO as a begineer heres what i got out of it

    -Shop around, you can find starter frags of nice size for 5 bucks
    -cleaner crews
    -knowledge
    -and yes there are some fish, seen a few clowns, great prices

    heres what i got as a begineer
    Frogspawn $10
    Montipora $5 a piece
     
  14. Feb 13, 2012 #14
    Booyahs Clowns

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    Booyahs Clowns will be at the spring swap. I will be bringing clowns. I will open a per sale thread so I can gauge how many fish to bring. Snowflakes start at 25$-75$. Black Ice will start at 50$-100$ each. I will have a few basic clowns also B&W, O's a few percs. Take a look at the pre sale thread and I look forward to meeting you. Mitch. Aka Kerusso316
     
  15. Feb 16, 2012 #15
    cman5

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    Nice selection man! Ill make sure I say what's up on the 24th! Wish I would of waited to buy some clowns!
    I'm gonna be lookin for some eye poppin chalice pieces... Maybe a killer plate.. Hopefully some real nice eye candy /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif
     
  16. Feb 20, 2012 #16
    Captain's Corals

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    I will be there with a good selection of chalice and other Lps Eye Candy as well as a good selection of SPS and zoas too. Pretty much gonna have something for everyone!
     
  17. Feb 20, 2012 #17
    mthomp

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    Looking forward too seeing you again Morgan.
     

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